PALMYRA, NEW YORK on the Erie Canal

ERIE CANAL

Democrat and Chronicle article & video link

The ancient Scottish game of curling sweeps back into Palmyra at the Port of Palmyra Marina on the historic Erie Canal. On Sunday, February 24, 2008, from 1-3pm, the Village of Palmyra and the friends of the Rochester Curling Club invite you to join your friends and neighbors and give the Winter Olympics’ hottest new medal sport a try. The afternoon includes a demonstration game, instruction for beginners and refreshments.

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Once the economic engine that turned the wheels of progress for a young nation, today's Erie Canal provides a rich recreational resource for New York State residents and visitors, alike. Pleasure boating, hiking, cycling, and picnicking are just some of the family friendly activities you can enjoy all year round.

Lock #29 Palmyra, NY
Entering Erie Canal Lock #29 at Palmyra, NY.

Docking at the Port of Palmyra Marina.	The Port of Palmyra Marina is your point of embarkation for a visit to the Queen of Canal Towns. A short stroll up Market Street leads you past unique museums to an inviting range of shops and restaurants. The Marina's docking facilities feature six lighted slips with electric hookups and pumping stations.
The Erie Canal at Palmyra is enjoyed all year round - even in winter! Join us each February - weather permitting (meaning cold enough for ice!) - for the grand old Scots' game of curling. Equipment and instruction provided by the Friends of the Rochester Curling Club.	Curling on the Canal at the Port of Palmyra.
Canal History In the early 1800's, visionaries such as New York State Governor Dewitt Clinton sought a way to link the growing cities of the east with the western frontier. The Erie Canal opened in 1825, costing just $7 million to build. And within nine years of its opening, the tolls collected on the canal exceeded the cost of construction! Dubbed "Clinton’s Ditch," in shortsighted mockery of the Governor's dream, the Erie Canal brought tremendous prosperity and growth to the towns and cities along its banks during the 19^th century.


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